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Articles from The Colfax County Press - 1939
Colfax County, Nebraska


CLARKSON BOY MARRIED IN OLD MEXICO
Mr. and Mrs. John Urbanek of this city announce the marriage of their son, Lambert, to Miss Mattie Gerrera, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. Gerrera, of Mexico City, Mexico. The marriage took place Saturday, July 22, during the senior Mr. and Mrs. Urbanek's visit in Old Mexico. Lambert and his wife will establish their home for the time being in Mexico City and in December following the close of Mr. Urbanek's college term, they plan to come to Nebraska for a visit. More details relative to the wedding are promised to reach us for the next issue of The Press.
[Colfax County Press, August 3, 1939, page 1 (col 4?) - Submitted by Ted and Carole Miller]

FIRE DESTROYS OPERA HOUSE AT DODGE
Firemen From Three Towns Fight Blaze
Fire believed to have started from lightning or defective wiring destroyed the Dodge opera house, one of the old landmarks of Dodge, early Tuesday morning.
    The blaze, discovered by neighbors about 5 o'clock, swept rapidly through the old building and when the flames were brought under control only the walls were standing. Damage was estimated ... (remainder cut off in reproduction).
[Colfax County Press, August 3, 1939, page 1 (col 4?) - Submitted by Ted and Carole Miller]

"SCHULTZ DAY" ATTRACTS LARGE THRONG TO CLARKSON
One of the largest crowds of base ball enthusiasts seen in Clarkson during a ball game for many years turned out Sunday for "Schultz Day," an event honoring our promising young pitcher, Franklin Schultz. The dayıs program began with a concert presented by the Clarkson band on the Main street at two oıclock. The next big attraction was a thrilling base ball game between Clarkson and Bellwood during which young Schultz proved himself a hero by hurling his team to a gallant victory. Chick was in excellent form and he whizzed the ball in like nobodyıs business. He made a remarkable showing and proved himself worthy of the honoration bestowed upon him by his teammates. In the evening a big dance took place at the Lakeside ballroom which was very largely attended. Franklin was presented with a beautiful Gladstone traveling bag by W. A. Karel, chairman of the baseball committee, who accompanied the presentation with a few appropriate remarks. The token was received by the honoree with the greatest of appreciation. In receiving the gift Chick expressed his gratitude for the honoration he received and in closing stated that the day will remain a cherished memory with him for many years to come. Whatever plans he decides upon, he has the best wishes of his countless friends and admirers who wish him godspeed and success in the baseball world. Although still in his teens, Chick has played ball since he was knee high to a grasshopper. He is young and with proper training and care of himself, his chance of ascending the ladder of the higher ranks of basball are very promising. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Schultz of this city.
[Colfax County Press, August 3, 1939, page 1 (col 6?) - Submitted by Ted and Carole Miller]

WILL MANAGE BEAUTY SHOPPE IN BENSON
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Teply received word from their daughter, Mildred, who follows the hairdressing profession in Omaha, that she was given the position of manager of a new beauty parlor in Benson.
[Colfax County Press, August 3, 1939, page 1 (col 6?) - Submitted by Ted and Carole Miller]


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